Brian Swets, of the Portsmouth Planning Department, said, “Writing the plan is somewhat easy. It’s implementing the plan that is where it gets difficult.”

So far, the city says it has received positive feedback to the plan. The public has until March 29 to provide input.

Residents can sign up for email updates because once a plan is adopted. In May, the plan goes to the Portsmouth Planning Commission for its recommendation. City council will then have final approval in June.